Yesterday's Results Round-Up – Tuesday 14 July 2026

 

Tuesday brought another packed evening of grassroots darts, with more than 40 tournaments added to the Q4QS database. Across the South West there were plenty of familiar names lifting trophies, some standout averages and another night of quality competition.

Neil Meneer Continues Winning Ways

Neil Meneer was back in the winner's enclosure at Vault 18.0 at Indian Queens WMC & Institute.

Neil defeated Jason Truscott in the final and produced one of the performances of the evening with a superb 102.48 average. It is another excellent result for one of the South West's most consistent performers, who continues to collect titles throughout 2026.

Darren Davies Wins in Portishead

A competitive field gathered for the Last Minute Open in Portishead, where Darren Davies claimed the title with a convincing victory over Luke Harding in the final.

Darren also recorded the highest average of the night at 91.09, while Steve Boundy and Luke Harding both impressed during strong runs to the latter stages.

Richie Hunt Claims Tuesday Night Title

The Tuesday Night Sub-70 Average Round Robin produced another entertaining evening.

Richie Hunt edged out Liam Moore in a close 3-2 final, while Liam produced the highest average of the event at 81.20. Dan Cornes, Teddy Sheppard and Collis Palmer were also among the players enjoying productive evenings.

Chard Delivers More Quality

At Vault 18.0 in Chard, Daren Field lifted the trophy after defeating Kieran Spurdle in the final.

Although he narrowly missed out on the title, Darren Herbert produced several excellent performances, including a 92.02 average, while Leighton Cox also impressed with a best of 96.97 during the evening.

Luke Reed Triumphs in Tiverton

The Tiverton Vault saw Luke Reed emerge victorious after overcoming Martin Walker in the final.

David Yeaman, James Head, Neil Ridd and Andy Steed were all among the players enjoying strong evenings as another competitive Devon event was added to the books.

Henry Cooper Wins Rearranged Event

The rearranged Kings Arms Vault saw Henry Cooper produce a dominant display, defeating Tommy Brooks in the final.

Henry fired two 93.94 averages during his successful run and rounded off an impressive night's work with eight match victories.

Charlie Mossman Leads the Next Generation

The JDC circuit continued to showcase some exciting young talent.

Charlie Mossman claimed victory in Minehead after edging Kyle Chivers in a close final, while another busy evening of junior darts highlighted the strength of the next generation across the region.

Performance of the Day

While there were several outstanding displays across the country, Neil Meneer's brilliant 102.48 average and another tournament victory stands out from a South West perspective. Darren Davies, Richie Hunt, Henry Cooper and Daren Field also enjoyed memorable evenings as another busy night of grassroots darts came to a close.

Congratulations to all Tuesday night's winners, and good luck to everyone back on the oche over the coming days.

2026 Betfred World Matchplay Preview 18th - 26th July 2026

 

Can anyone stop Luke Humphries and Luke Littler?

The Betfred World Matchplay has always occupied a special place on the darts calendar. Played at Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens, it's the second biggest ranking title of the year for many players, and one that has produced some of the sport's most memorable moments.

This year's field looks as competitive as ever. The established stars remain at the top of the market, but recent Players Championship events and European Tour tournaments have shown that the chasing pack are more than capable of producing major upsets.

Using my recent database and player form, here's how I see the tournament unfolding.

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The Men to Beat

Luke Humphries

If there is one player arriving in Blackpool with the strongest momentum, it is Luke Humphries.

His recent victory at the US Darts Masters, combined with an outstanding Players Championship title where he averaged over 104, demonstrates exactly why he sits at the top of my rankings. Winning eight of his last ten matches, Cool Hand Luke looks every bit the player to beat.

His opening match against Cameron Menzies is anything but straightforward, but if Humphries negotiates that hurdle he could be difficult to stop.

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Luke Littler

There is almost nothing left to say about Luke Littler that hasn't already been said.

Nine victories from his last ten matches, another televised title and a remarkable scoring power continue to make him one of the most feared players in the sport.

The draw hasn't been especially kind however. Niko Springer is one of the most dangerous floaters in the field and represents a genuine opening-round test before Littler's route potentially becomes even tougher.

If Littler settles quickly, he remains one of the favourites for the Phil Taylor Trophy.

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Players Arriving in Form

Recent months have seen several players quietly build excellent runs of form.

Cameron Menzies arrives after winning a Players Championship title and boasts a 9-1 record over his last ten matches. His reward is arguably the toughest draw possible against Luke Humphries.

Luke Woodhouse has enjoyed perhaps the best spell of his career, winning the Baltic Sea Open before reaching another Players Championship final.

Wessel Nijman continues to develop into one of the most dangerous young talents on tour, while Chris Dobey has consistently reached the latter stages of floor events.

Ross Smith, Rob Cross, Nathan Aspinall and Michael van Gerwen have all lifted ranking titles during the season and know exactly what it takes to win tournaments of this calibre.

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First Round Matches to Watch

Luke Humphries v Cameron Menzies

Possibly the toughest first-round tie in the draw.

Humphries is the deserved favourite, but Menzies has been outstanding over recent weeks and could easily make life uncomfortable.

Michael van Gerwen v Andrew Gilding

Experience against experience.

Neither player has quite reached their absolute best consistently this year, but both remain capable of producing spectacular darts when the television cameras arrive.

Gian van Veen v Krzysztof Ratajski

One of the most intriguing contests.

Van Veen continues to improve every month, while Ratajski's consistency always makes him difficult to beat.

Gerwyn Price v Martin Schindler

Price possesses the higher ceiling, but Schindler is exactly the type of dangerous opponent capable of punishing any slow start.

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Six To Follow

⭐ Luke Humphries

The current benchmark. Recent victories and outstanding averages make him the player everyone wants to avoid.

⭐ Luke Littler

Simply impossible to ignore. Another major title would surprise nobody.

⭐ Wessel Nijman

His development continues at an incredible pace and he looks increasingly comfortable on the biggest stages.

⭐ Luke Woodhouse

Excellent recent form could finally translate into a deep televised run.

⭐ Chris Dobey

Scoring power has never been in doubt. If his finishing clicks, he becomes extremely dangerous.

⭐ Cameron Menzies

Perhaps the form player outside the favourites. If he upsets Humphries, his confidence could carry him a long way.

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Dark Horses

Gian van Veen

Already proving he belongs amongst the elite.

Kevin Doets

Quietly producing excellent floor performances and capable of upsetting seeded opponents.

Ryan Searle

Heavy Metal possesses the scoring to beat anybody over longer formats.

Predictions?

The obvious names dominate the conversation, but major championships are rarely straightforward.

Luke Humphries enters as my slight favourite after his recent performances, while Luke Littler remains the player with perhaps the highest ceiling in world darts.

Behind them, the likes of Dobey, Cross, Price, Aspinall and van Gerwen all possess the quality to lift the trophy if they can produce their best darts over the week.

Don't discount one or two surprise names either. Every year Blackpool creates new stories, and 2026 feels no different.

Yesterday's Results Round-Up – 13 July 2026

 

Monday night saw another busy evening across the grassroots darts scene, with more than 30 tournaments added to the Q4QS database. As always, I'm concentrating mainly on the South West, where there were plenty of familiar names collecting titles and producing impressive performances.

Josh McCarthy Continues His Fine Form

The standout performance came at Vault 18.0 @ North Star Club, Calne, where Josh McCarthy continued his excellent run of form.

Josh defeated Mitch McCarthy in the final to collect another Vault title, producing the day's highest average at the venue with a superb 91.34 average during his semi-final victory over Cori Wiltshire.

Mitch McCarthy continued his own excellent spell by reaching another final, while Cori Wiltshire impressed with a 91.09 average of his own and Michael Davies also fired in an excellent 87.57 average.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to look beyond Josh whenever he enters a local Vault event.

Andy Steed Back in the Winner's Circle

Over in Paignton, Andy Steed claimed the title after overcoming Charlie Wiles in the final.

Andy produced one of the performances of the day with a 93.94 average and once again demonstrated why he remains one of the strongest players in the South West. Charlie Wiles also enjoyed an excellent evening to reach the final, while Richie Blaynee and Leigh Bowman both posted averages above 85.

Kian Gover Triumphs in Barnstaple

The Barnstaple Vault produced another competitive field with Kian Gover lifting the trophy after defeating Zac Sanders in the final.

David Yeaman recorded the highest average of the night with an excellent 91.09, while Zac Sanders won eight matches during the evening before narrowly missing out on the title.

Martin Haines Wins in Salisbury

The Stratford Social Club in Salisbury produced another quality Monday night tournament.

Martin Haines edged past Stephen Lawrence in a close final, while Ashley Melvin was arguably the standout scorer on the night with several averages over 80, including a best of 90.51.

David Farmer Takes Minehead Honours

Minehead's Vault also produced some excellent darts as David Farmer lifted the title with victory over Jack Walker.

Taylor Foster posted the highest average of the evening at 96.97 before Farmer eventually took the tournament with several excellent displays of his own.

Junior Darts Continues to Flourish

It was another encouraging night for the JDC.

• Logun Godbeer won at Highbridge after beating Tai Anderson in the final.
• Zachary Petty claimed victory in Salisbury.
• Kian Hopkins came out on top in Milton Keynes.

The standard being produced by the next generation continues to impress, with Logun Godbeer and Zachary Petty both recording excellent 85.89 averages.

Monday Round Robin

At Clandown, Darren Cox enjoyed an excellent evening to defeat Garreth Peat in the final. Darren produced an 85.89 average during his successful run and finished the night with seven victories.

Performance of the Day

Although there were several outstanding performances across the country, Josh McCarthy once again strengthened his position as one of the form players in the South West with another Vault title, while Andy Steed's return to winning ways in Paignton was another notable result.

Congratulations to all of Monday's winners, and good luck to everyone back on the oche over the coming days.

Sunday 12 July Results Round-Up – Jack Seymour, Shaun Vernall and C-Jay Pipe Among South West Winners

 

Sunday brought another packed day of grassroots darts across the South West, with ADC Vault events, junior competitions and local opens producing another excellent day's action. Several familiar names continued their strong recent form, while a number of players produced eye-catching performances as the race towards the regional finals gathered pace.

Jack Seymour Tops The Ton In Eastleigh

One of the standout performances of the day came at Eastleigh WMC, where Jack Seymour claimed the title in emphatic fashion.

Seymour fired a superb 103.66 average, the highest recorded average across the South West on Sunday, as he continued his impressive spell of form. Dan Rosher also enjoyed an excellent run to the final in another high-quality Hampshire event.

Shaun Vernall Adds Another Gloucester Title

At Matson Rugby Club in Gloucester, Shaun Vernall continued his excellent season by lifting another title.

Vernall overcame another competitive Gloucestershire field, with Mitch McCarthy once again showing consistency by reaching the latter stages. Chris Rose also featured among the leading averages as Gloucester produced another strong standard.

C-Jay Pipe Continues Winning Run

The action in Taunton saw C-Jay Pipe collect another title after an excellent day's darts.

Paul Gardiner reached the final, while Martin Walker produced one of the performances of the day with a 100.20 average, underlining the quality on display throughout the tournament.

Sean Taylor Wins In Plymouth

Another competitive field gathered at Legends Lounge, Plymouth, where Sean Taylor claimed victory.

Darren Pearce continued his excellent recent form by reaching the final, while Dave Lee and Oliver Wells also enjoyed productive afternoons in Devon.

Ricky King Continues Fine Dorset Form

Over in Swanage, Ricky King added another title to his growing collection.

King produced a best average of 93.94 during another excellent display, maintaining the consistency that has made him one of Dorset's form players over recent weeks.

Mark Wellington Triumphs In Cinderford

The latest event at The Nags Head Inn, Cinderford produced another competitive Gloucestershire field.

Mark Wellington emerged victorious after another strong day's darts, with Shaun Vernall and Taylor Morgan also impressing during the competition.

JDC Success Across The Region

There was also plenty of junior action, with:

• Charlie Mossman winning in Minehead.
• Joseph Lauridsen taking the title in Kentisbeare.

Both events once again highlighted the strength of emerging talent across the South West.

South West Winners

🏆 Jack Seymour – Eastleigh

🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester

🏆 C-Jay Pipe – Taunton

🏆 Sean Taylor – Plymouth

🏆 Ricky King – Swanage

🏆 Mark Wellington – Cinderford

🏆 Charlie Mossman – Minehead (JDC)

🏆 Joseph Lauridsen – Kentisbeare (JDC)

Performance of the Day

⭐ Jack Seymour earns Performance of the Day after producing a superb 103.66 average during his title-winning run in Eastleigh.

Another excellent Sunday demonstrated the depth of quality across South West grassroots darts, with experienced campaigners and rising stars alike continuing to produce impressive performances.

UKDA National Finals 2026 Review

 

The UKDA National Finals represent one of the highlights of the grassroots darts calendar, bringing together county champions, league winners and some of the best players from across England and Wales to compete for national honours.

While professional events naturally attract most of the headlines, weekends like this remind us just how much quality exists throughout the county game. Across the singles, pairs and Champions Cup competitions there were outstanding performances, dramatic deciding legs and several worthy champions crowned.

Here's my review of an excellent weekend of darts.

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Men's Champions Cup

The Men's Champions Cup produced a superb final as Portcullis edged Kings Head 4-3 to lift the title.

It was fitting that the final went all the way, with both teams producing solid performances throughout the weekend before delivering another closely fought contest when the trophy was on the line. Portcullis averaged 78.22 across the final compared to Kings Head's 75.61, illustrating just how competitive the match remained from start to finish.

Portcullis reached the final after a convincing 6-1 semi-final victory over Slough, while Kings Head booked their place by defeating Lincoln 4-3.

A one-leg victory in the final capped an impressive campaign and earned Portcullis the National Champions Cup title.

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Women's Champions Cup

The Women's Champions Cup final was another entertaining contest.

Armed & Hammered defeated Springfield A 3-2 to become national champions after a closely fought final.

Having averaged just over 60 compared with Springfield's 58, Armed & Hammered produced the stronger overall performance when it mattered most, but Springfield pushed them all the way before eventually falling just short.

Both teams had negotiated difficult knockout draws to reach the final, making it a fitting conclusion to the women's team competition.

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Men's National Pairs

The Men's National Pairs produced several excellent matches throughout the knockout stages before an outstanding final.

John-Sebastian Wright & Ashley Coleman claimed the title after edging Lee Budgen & Reece Robinson 4-3 in a thrilling decider.

The eventual runners-up had already survived a deciding-leg semi-final against Nigel Prior and Jake Eichen, while Wright and Coleman booked their place with a convincing 4-1 victory over Lewis Mayes and Raymond Marshall.

With so many matches decided by narrow margins throughout the latter stages, the final perfectly reflected the quality and competitiveness of the event.

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Women's National Pairs

The Women's National Pairs title went to Sally Smith & Kate Hulme, who produced an outstanding display to defeat Eve Watson & Sandra Quinn 4-0 in the final.

Their route to the title was equally impressive, including a deciding-leg semi-final victory over Amy Chappell and Faye Mason before producing arguably their best performance of the weekend in the championship match.

Watson and Quinn also enjoyed an excellent tournament, coming through a tough draw to reach the final before eventually finishing runners-up.

Women's Singles

The Women's Singles produced a superb conclusion to the UKDA National Finals, with Vicky Pruim completing an unbeaten run to lift the title.

Pruim won all seven of her matches across the competition, finishing with an overall tournament average of 76.11, but the scorelines only tell part of the story. Her route to the title included several high-quality opponents and two testing encounters in the closing stages.

The quarter-finals featured an excellent line-up, with Eleanor Cairns edging Rhian O'Sullivan 4-3 in the closest match of the round, while Vicky Pruim overcame Jennifer Nuttall 4-2. Lisa Ashton produced another battling performance to defeat Eve Watson 4-3, before former world champion Deta Hedman completed the semi-final line-up with a 4-2 victory over Lauryn Salter.

The semi-finals delivered two fascinating contests. Pruim was pushed all the way by Eleanor Cairns before prevailing 4-3, while Deta Hedman demonstrated all of her experience with an impressive 4-1 victory over Lisa Ashton to reach another major final.

That set up a final between two highly respected names in the women's game, but it was Pruim who saved her best performance for the biggest stage. A commanding 5-1 victory over Deta Hedman secured the national title and completed an outstanding unbeaten weekend.

While Pruim deservedly takes the headlines, Deta Hedman's run to the final once again demonstrated why she remains one of the most respected competitors in the sport. Lisa Ashton also reached the last four after another strong campaign, while Eleanor Cairns' deciding-leg semi-final showed just how competitive the event had become.

Overall, the Women's Singles showcased both established stars and emerging talent, producing an entertaining championship and a worthy National Champion.

Men's Singles

The Men's Singles provided a fitting climax to the UKDA National Finals, delivering a tournament packed with quality, consistency and several memorable performances.

The standout player throughout the weekend was Jack Johnson, who completed a perfect campaign by winning all eight of his matches to become UKDA Men's National Champion. Johnson also finished with an impressive overall tournament average of 88.43, underlining the consistency that carried him through an exceptionally strong field.

The knockout stages featured several eye-catching contests. Darryl Pilgrim edged Paul Rowley 4-3 in one of the matches of the quarter-finals, while Jack Johnson defeated Sean Holley 4-1. James Hubbard booked his place in the last four with a 4-2 victory over Thomas Lovely, before Owen Bates completed the semi-final line-up with an emphatic 4-0 success against Dean Reynolds.

Johnson then produced one of his strongest displays of the tournament in the semi-finals, defeating James Hubbard 5-1 to reach the championship match. The other semi-final proved to be one of the contests of the weekend as Owen Bates edged Darryl Pilgrim 5-4 in a deciding-leg thriller.

That set up a meeting between the tournament's two outstanding performers.

Bates had impressed throughout the weekend, finishing with the highest overall tournament average of the finalists at 92.72, while Johnson had simply found ways to keep winning. The final lived up to expectations, with Johnson eventually claiming a 6-4 victory to secure the national title.

Bates can take enormous credit from an outstanding tournament, reaching the final after seven victories and producing some of the highest-quality darts of the weekend. Darryl Pilgrim and James Hubbard also enjoyed excellent runs to the semi-finals, while Dean Reynolds, Sean Holley, Thomas Lovely and Paul Rowley all reached the last eight after consistently high-level performances.

The overall standard of the Men's Singles was outstanding, demonstrating once again the remarkable depth of talent currently competing within county darts. Johnson's unbeaten title run will rightly be remembered as one of the standout performances of the 2026 UKDA National Finals.

MODUS Super Series Week 12 Preview – Can Scott Robertson Continue His Remarkable Run?

 

The MODUS Super Series returns for Week 12, bringing together another intriguing mix of experienced professionals, established tour players and ambitious challengers looking to make their mark.

As always, the opening week groups can often produce surprises, but several players arrive in outstanding form according to the latest Q4QS database. Recent performances suggest this could be one of the most competitive weeks of the series so far.

Scott Robertson Arrives As The Man To Beat

Few players anywhere in Europe are carrying better form than Scott Robertson.

The Scotsman arrives after winning both the Denmark Open & Masters and the England Open, compiling a remarkable 10 consecutive victories in the Q4QS database. His recent victories over Neil Duff, Danny Jansen and Corné Groeneveld demonstrate exactly how dangerous he can be when confidence is high.

If Robertson settles quickly, he'll take plenty of stopping.

Ted Evetts Building Momentum

Former World Youth Champion Ted Evetts also comes into Week 12 full of confidence.

He's won his last 10 recorded matches, including recent ADC Vault titles, and remains one of the quickest scorers in the field. Evetts has always possessed plenty of natural ability, and another deep MODUS run would surprise nobody.

Kevin Burness Searching For A Breakthrough

Northern Ireland's Kevin Burness continues to knock on the door.

A recent finalist on the PDC Challenge Tour showed he remains highly competitive, and his consistent scoring makes him one of the most dangerous floaters in the draw. If Burness gets into an early rhythm, he has the game to trouble anyone.

Experienced Campaigners Ready To Pounce

Former World Championship semi-finalist Andy Hamilton brings vast experience to the week's line-up and remains one of the toughest competitors in any format.

Meanwhile Jarred Cole, Sean Ryan, Chris Wickenden, Terry Nash and Shaun Fox all arrive after encouraging recent performances and will believe they can spring a surprise against the more established names.

Opportunities For The Underdogs

One of the attractions of the MODUS Super Series is that momentum can change quickly.

Players such as Chris Wickenden have already shown they can produce big averages against quality opposition, while Sean Ryan and Jarred Cole both arrive after lifting recent local titles.

A fast start could be enough to completely change the complexion of the week.

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Q4QS Six To Follow

🎯 Scott Robertson

The obvious favourite on current form. Two recent tournament victories and ten straight wins make him the standout player entering Week 12.

🎯 Ted Evetts

Back in winning form and carrying plenty of confidence after recent ADC success. One of the quickest scorers in the field.

🎯 Kevin Burness

Challenge Tour finalist with plenty of experience. More than capable of making a deep run.

🎯 Chris Wickenden

One of the dark horses. Has already produced 97+ averages against quality opposition this season.

🎯 Jarred Cole

Fresh from a recent title and quietly putting together consistent performances.

🎯 Sean Ryan

Recent Rileys UK Open Qualifier winner who arrives with confidence and momentum.

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Players Who Could Cause An Upset

If the favourites slip up, don't be surprised to see one of these players take advantage:

• Terry Nash
• Shaun Fox
• Stijn Deklerck
• Andy Hamilton

Each has shown enough recent form to make life difficult for the higher-ranked names.

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Prediction

Scott Robertson deserves favourite status based on current form, but the strength in depth throughout the field means nothing will come easily.

Ted Evetts and Kevin Burness look the most likely challengers, while Chris Wickenden and Jarred Cole could prove to be the week's surprise packages.

Expect another entertaining week of MODUS Super Series darts, with plenty of opportunities for emerging players to make a name for themselves.

Saturday 11 July Results Round-Up – Johnny Haines Lands Widden Open Glory

 

Saturday delivered another excellent day of grassroots darts across the South West, with open competitions, local tournaments and ADC events producing another packed programme of quality action.

From Gloucester and Street to Shaftesbury, Taunton and Somerset, several familiar names were once again among the winners, with some outstanding individual performances throughout the day.

Johnny Haines Wins Prestigious Widden Open

The headline performance came at the Widden Open, where Johnny Haines produced another outstanding display to lift one of the biggest local titles of the weekend.

Haines fired a superb 97.60 average during the competition before completing a dominant day's work. Shaun Vernall also impressed throughout the event, recording averages in the mid-80s as another strong Gloucestershire field produced an excellent standard.

Steve Boundy Claims Thatchers Fusion Round Robin

The latest Thatchers Fusion Round Robin Special once again attracted a strong field.

Steve Boundy came through to take the title after another consistent day's darts. Leon Taylor posted the highest average of the event with 91.09, while Ryan Oakley and Keith Norris also enjoyed excellent runs.

Dave Fisher Continues Strong Summer

At the Street Darts Organisation Week 4 Open, Dave Fisher added another title to his growing collection.

Fisher topped the averages with 91.09 and continued the excellent form that has seen him become one of Somerset's most consistent performers over recent weeks. Adrian Wood also featured prominently with another strong tournament performance.

Tommy Chinnock Wins Under-50 Event

The Street Darts Organisation Under-50 competition produced another competitive field.

Tommy Chinnock emerged victorious after a consistent afternoon, adding another title to an increasingly impressive season.

Chris Roberts Takes Shaftesbury Monthly

The monthly competition at Shaftesbury Football Club saw Chris Roberts claim the title after an excellent day's darts.

Steve Stone, Grayson "The Grenade" and Ant Dyke all enjoyed strong runs as another competitive Dorset event lived up to expectations.

South West Highlights

There was more success for local players elsewhere, with:

• 🏆 Johnny Haines – Widden Open Champion
• 🏆 Steve Boundy – Thatchers Fusion Round Robin Champion
• 🏆 Dave Fisher – Street Week 4 Open Champion
• 🏆 Tommy Chinnock – Street Under-50 Champion
• 🏆 Chris Roberts – Shaftesbury Monthly Champion
• 🏆 Cornes / Sperring – DartAsylum Sub-130 Pairs Champions

Performance of the Day

⭐ Johnny Haines once again takes the honours after producing a superb 97.60 average on his way to winning the prestigious Widden Open against another strong field.

Another excellent Saturday highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with established names continuing their impressive form alongside plenty of emerging talent making an impact.

Friday 10 July Results Round-Up – Shaun Vernall, Pete Hughes and C-Jay Pipe Among the Winners

 

Friday night brought another busy programme of ADC action across the South West, with packed fields, impressive averages and plenty of familiar names adding more silverware to their growing collections.

From Taunton and Gloucester to Evesham, Bodmin, Sturminster Newton and Yeovil, another excellent evening of grassroots darts produced plenty of quality performances as players continued their push towards the regional finals.

Shaun Vernall Claims Gloucester Honours

One of the standout performances came at Saintbridge Sports Club in Gloucester, where Shaun Vernall lifted another Vault 18 title.

Vernall defeated Will Jackson 3-0 in the final after another composed display. The Gloucestershire ace once again demonstrated why he remains one of the region's most consistent performers, recording the tournament's highest average of 85.89.

Pete Hughes Continues His Fine Form

Another player enjoying an outstanding spell is Pete Hughes, who added another title at The Bengeworth Club, Evesham.

Hughes defeated Darrel Williams 3-0 in the final and produced excellent averages of 97.50 and 91.53 during another superb evening. Mitchell Leeming and Danny Lauby also impressed in another high-quality Evesham field.

C-Jay Pipe Wins Strong Taunton Event

At the Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, C-Jay Pipe came through a competitive field to defeat Ryan Greenslade 3-0 in the final.

Although Steve Boundy produced the night's highest average at the venue with a superb 100.20, Pipe showed excellent consistency throughout the competition to secure another important Vault victory.

Joshua Meneer Triumphs In Cornwall

The St Breward AFC & Social Club hosted another excellent Cornish Vault.

Joshua Meneer defeated Thomas Evans in the final to continue his impressive run of form, while Mark McGall topped the averages with 88.41 during the evening.

Rob Crocker Lifts Sturminster Title

At Sturminster Football Club, Rob Crocker defeated Steve Stone 3-1 in the final.

Nigel Edwards fired the highest average of the evening with 96.97, but Crocker's consistency proved decisive as he collected another Vault title.

Tom Yates Wins In Yeovil

The Friday night Vault at Bullets Sports Bar saw Tom Yates defeat Tom Pearce 3-1 in the final.

Steven Tavener impressed with the highest average of the night, but Yates held his nerve to claim the title after another competitive evening in Somerset.

Other South West Highlights

• Reece Colley won another strong event at Bostin Darts 180 Bar, continuing his excellent recent run of results.
• Jack Seymour claimed victory at Sarisbury Green Social Club after defeating Pete Broomfield in the final.
• Warren Rixon won the latest Bridgwater Darts Academy Under-18 Series, continuing his excellent junior season.

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South West Winners

🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester

🏆 Pete Hughes – Evesham

🏆 C-Jay Pipe – Taunton

🏆 Joshua Meneer – St Breward

🏆 Rob Crocker – Sturminster Newton

🏆 Tom Yates – Yeovil

🏆 Jack Seymour – Southampton

🏆 Warren Rixon – Bridgwater Under-18 Series

🔥 Performance of the Day: Pete Hughes – Another outstanding title run in Evesham, producing a best average of 97.50.

Another superb Friday evening highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with several players continuing excellent runs of form as the race towards the ADC regional finals intensifies.

PDC Euro Tour Event 10 Preview

Another European Tour weekend is upon us and, as always, it looks packed with storylines.

Recent ProTour events have produced several surprise runs, emerging stars continue to push towards the elite, while some of the biggest names in world darts are looking to rediscover the consistency that has made them multiple title winners.

Nijman looking every inch a contender

If there is one player arriving with genuine momentum, it has to be Wessel Nijman.

Already sitting fourth in the Q4QS rankings, Nijman arrives after lifting the PDC Slovak title with a superb tournament average of 99.45, including an outstanding 103.80 average in his victory over Rob Cross. Although his most recent Players Championship ended in an early exit, his recent body of work suggests he is becoming one of the most dangerous players on the circuit.

Dobey continues to produce big numbers

Chris Dobey remains one of the most reliable scorers in the game.

An eight wins from his last ten matches highlights his consistency, while a 105.09 match average earlier in the Players Championship series reminded everyone just how explosive "Hollywood" can be. Another quarter-final last time out keeps him firmly among the favourites to go deep once again.

Can Van Gerwen find another title?

Michael van Gerwen's season has perhaps lacked the relentless consistency fans expect from the Dutch legend, but the quality is still there.

His Players Championship victory earlier in the season featured a tournament average of almost 102 and included a 106.57 average in the final against Dirk van Duijvenbode. When MVG finds his rhythm, few players can live with him.

Woodhouse quietly building momentum

Luke Woodhouse may not always dominate the headlines, but his recent form deserves plenty of attention.

Winner of the Baltic Sea Open before reaching the final of Players Championship 24, Woodhouse has won eight of his last ten matches and looks full of confidence heading into another European Tour weekend.

Ross Smith remains a major threat

Ross Smith's scoring power is never in doubt.

A Players Championship title, tournament average above 100 and a remarkable 107 average in one of his recent victories show exactly why nobody will want to face him early in the draw. If his finishing clicks, he has every chance of lifting another title.

Experienced names searching for another big weekend

James Wade, Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting all arrive with reasons for optimism.

Wade continues to produce high-quality performances despite a few frustrating early exits, Aspinall already owns a European Tour title this season and has won seven of his last ten matches, while Bunting has shown flashes of the form that made him one of the most dangerous players earlier this year.

Keep an eye on the next generation

The European Tour continues to provide opportunities for younger players to announce themselves.

Sebastian Bialecki arrives after Development Tour success, while Gian van Veen continues to impress after another recent semi-final run. Wessel Nijman is already proving he belongs among the game's elite, and several younger stars look capable of making another statement this weekend.

Dark horses

Every European Tour seems to produce one or two surprise packages.

Kevin Doets continues to produce excellent averages and remains capable of beating anyone on his day. Mickey Mansell comes into the weekend after another quarter-final run, while Joe Cullen has quietly put together some encouraging performances despite not yet making a major breakthrough.

My players to watch

If I had to pick six players most likely to make a serious impact this weekend, they would be:

• Wessel Nijman

• Chris Dobey

• Michael van Gerwen

• Luke Woodhouse

• Ross Smith

• Nathan Aspinall

With established champions, in-form outsiders and several rising stars all capable of winning on the European Tour, Event 10 promises another fascinating weekend. Recent form suggests there are plenty of genuine contenders, and I wouldn't be surprised if another fresh name finds themselves lifting the trophy on Sunday.

Country Spotlight: Lithuania

 

I've decided to start a new weekly feature on Quest For Q School called Country Spotlight.

Each week I take a closer look at a different darts nation from around the world. Some are well established, while others are quietly building exciting futures.

This week the spotlight moves to Lithuania, another nation helping to strengthen darts across the Baltic region.

Where is Lithuania?

Lithuania is the southernmost of the three Baltic states, sharing borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

With a population of around 2.9 million people, Lithuania is the largest Baltic nation by population and has developed a growing sporting reputation across Europe.

While basketball remains the country's national sport, darts continues to attract more players every year.

Building a Strong Darts Community

The Lithuanian Darts Federation has spent many years building a competitive domestic structure, organising national ranking events and encouraging players to compete internationally.

Lithuanian players are now regular competitors at WDF tournaments, PDC Nordic & Baltic events and other European competitions.

The standard continues to improve as players gain valuable experience against stronger opposition.

Lithuania on the International Stage

Lithuania has become one of the most recognised Baltic nations in world darts.

The country regularly competes in WDF Europe Cup and WDF World Cup events while also producing players capable of competing successfully on the professional circuit.

Lithuania's profile has risen significantly over the past decade thanks to several players enjoying success beyond their domestic circuit.

Players to Watch

Lithuania has produced some of the strongest players in the Baltic region, with several regularly competing on both the WDF and PDC circuits.

Leading the way is Darius Labanauskas, widely regarded as Lithuania's greatest modern darts player. According to the Q4QS database, he has played 99 recorded matches, winning 59 with an impressive 90.46 match average and 90.45 Q4QS Average. His best recorded average currently stands at 103.29, underlining the quality that has seen him compete successfully against many of the world's best players.

Another experienced international is Arūnas Sakalauskas. Across 34 recorded matches, he has produced a Q4QS Average of 74.05 with a best recorded average of 83.45, while regularly competing on the PDC Nordic & Baltic Tour against many of the region's top players.

Also worth watching is Mindaugas Barauskas, whose Q4QS profile includes 25 recorded matches and a best average of 90.92. His performances on the Nordic & Baltic circuit continue to demonstrate the strength and depth of Lithuanian darts.

Other notable Lithuanian players include:

• Kristijonas Dirsė

• Mindaugas Sadauskas

As Quest For Q School continues to expand its database, I'll also be highlighting Lithuanian players competing on the WDF and PDC Nordic & Baltic tours.

Why Lithuania Matters

Lithuania demonstrates how sustained investment in domestic competitions can translate into international success.

The country's players are becoming increasingly competitive against Europe's established darts nations, while a strong domestic calendar continues to develop the next generation.

Looking Ahead

Lithuania appears well placed to continue its progress.

With experienced international players leading the way and younger talent emerging behind them, the future of Lithuanian darts looks bright.

The challenge now is to produce even more players capable of following in the footsteps of Darius Labanauskas.

Q4QS Darts Nation Rating

Current Strength: 8/10

Participation: 7/10

International Success: 8/10

Future Potential: 8/10

Overall Q4QS Nation Rating: 8/10

Lithuania has firmly established itself as one of the strongest darts nations in the Baltic region. With a proven international performer and a growing domestic structure, it continues to strengthen its place on the European darts map.

Useful Links

Lithuanian Darts Federation:
https://www.dartsfederacija.lt

World Darts Federation:
https://dartswdf.com

Coming Next...

Country Spotlight returns next week as we continue our journey around the world, exploring another fascinating darts nation.

South West Results Round-Up – Robbie Long, Josh McCarthy and Liam Blakeley Among Thursday's Winners

 

Thursday produced another excellent evening of grassroots darts across the South West, with ADC Vault 18 events and Opens delivering plenty of quality performances, big averages and several familiar names lifting titles.

From Patchway and Stroud to Yeovil, Plymouth, Faringdon and Bournemouth, another busy night saw players battling for valuable Vault ranking points as the summer season gathered momentum.

Robbie Long Produces Huge Performance At Hangar61

One of the standout performances of the night came at Hangar61, Patchway, where Robbie Long claimed the Thursday Night Round Robin title.

Long defeated Lewis Kendall 3-1 in the final, producing a magnificent 107.36 average against Jacob Godber earlier in the evening before following it up with another outstanding 98.02 average against recent Hangar61 champion John Brown.

Lewis Kendall continued his impressive recent run by reaching another final, while Matt Jackson and Chris Williams were also among the players making deep runs.

Josh McCarthy Wins Strong Stroud Vault

A competitive field assembled at The Carlton Club, Stroud, where Josh McCarthy edged Cori Wiltshire 3-2 in an excellent final.

McCarthy produced one of the performances of the evening with a superb 105.86 average, while Cori Wiltshire continued his excellent recent form with averages of 95.49 and 89.25. Lee Andrews also featured among the leading performers in another high-quality Gloucestershire event.

Liam Blakeley Stuns Henry Cooper

At Yeovil Labour Club, Liam Blakeley produced arguably the performance of the South West evening.

Blakeley defeated the in-form Henry Cooper 3-0 in the final, firing a brilliant 107.36 average. Cooper still impressed with averages of 94.57 and 90.93, while Matt Yarrow also topped the century mark with 102.48 earlier in the competition.

Ricky King Continues His Fine Form

Another familiar winner emerged at The Kings Arms, Wallisdown, where Ricky King defeated Jayden Walker 3-1 in the final.

Walker posted the event's highest average of 96.04, but King's consistency across the evening earned him another impressive Vault title.

Scott Lawrey Claims Plymouth Success

The Legends Lounge in Plymouth hosted another competitive Vault event.

Scott Lawrey edged Sean Taylor 3-2 in the final after both players enjoyed excellent evenings, while Darren Pearce and Aiden Stenson also featured among the strongest performers.

Sam Jackson Wins At Faringdon

At Faringdon Football Club, Sam Jackson lifted the title after defeating Mac Goves 3-1 in the final.

Gary Court once again demonstrated his scoring power with the highest average of the evening at 93.94, but Jackson proved the most consistent performer over the course of the tournament.

Other South West Highlights

• Jamie Shovelton won the Thursday Night Round Robin at DartAsylum HQ.
• Chris Clark claimed victory at Highridge United FC in Bristol.
• Dave Legg won the Deers Leap Under-70 event.
• Evesham's Night Two produced another excellent standard, with Joe Quiney leading the averages on 88.41 despite no overall winner being identified in the available results.

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South West Winners

🏆 Robbie Long – Hangar61, Patchway

🏆 Josh McCarthy – Stroud

🏆 Liam Blakeley – Yeovil

🏆 Ricky King – Wallisdown

🏆 Scott Lawrey – Plymouth

🏆 Sam Jackson – Faringdon

🏆 Jamie Shovelton – DartAsylum HQ

🏆 Chris Clark – Bristol

🏆 Dave Legg – Deers Leap

🔥 Performance of the Day: Robbie Long – 107.36 average and victory at Hangar61.

Another excellent night of grassroots darts showed once again the strength of the South West scene, with several players producing outstanding performances as the race for Vault ranking points continues.

Yesterday's Results – Wednesday 8 July

 

Wednesday evening saw another busy night of grassroots darts across the South West, with ADC Vault 18 events producing plenty of quality performances and several familiar names adding another title to their growing collections.

At The Sartan Club in Bishopsworth, Mervyn Adams produced one of his best performances of recent weeks, edging past Ellis Radford 3-2 in an entertaining final. Radford continued his impressive run of form, while Ryan Palmer, Darren Davies and Connor Davies were all among the players reaching the latter stages. Adrian Wood also fired the highest average of the evening with an excellent 103.66.

Over at Hangar61, Patchway, John Brown enjoyed a superb evening, defeating Cori Wiltshire in the final and producing one of the performances of the night with a magnificent 104.86 average. Robbie Long also impressed during another competitive Bristol event.

There was another strong Gloucestershire event at Magpies Social Club, Stonehouse, where Joshua Lewis lifted the title after defeating Mitch McCarthy in the final. Lewis also produced a 100.20 average during his run and Shaun Vernall once again featured among the strongest performers.

Further south, Andy Steed claimed another ADC Vault title in Exeter, while Henry Cooper continued his excellent season with victory at Stalbridge RBL after overcoming Nigel Edwards in the final. Both players continue to strengthen their credentials as two of the South West's most consistent performers.

Elsewhere, Danny Humphries won in Salisbury, Tom Crocker lifted the title in Christchurch, Kian Gover came out on top in Ilfracombe and Dave Fisher won the Pawlett Pavilion Grand Prix in Somerset after another competitive night of local darts.

The overall standard was once again exceptionally high, with several players breaking the 100-average barrier across the country, while South West events continued to produce competitive fields and plenty of quality performances.

South West Winners

• 🏆 Mervyn Adams – Sartan Club, Bishopsworth
• 🏆 John Brown – Hangar61, Patchway
• 🏆 Joshua Lewis – Stonehouse
• 🏆 Andy Steed – Exeter
• 🏆 Henry Cooper – Stalbridge
• 🏆 Danny Humphries – Salisbury
• 🏆 Tom Crocker – Christchurch
• 🏆 Kian Gover – Ilfracombe
• 🏆 Dave Fisher – Pawlett Pavilion Grand Prix

Q4QS Live – Public Beta Now Available

 

After several weeks of development and testing, I'm pleased to announce that Q4QS Live has entered Public Beta.

Q4QS Live is a live grassroots darts results broadcast that follows multiple tournaments simultaneously, bringing completed match results together into one easy-to-follow stream. Rather than switching between individual tournaments, you can keep up with the latest action from venues across the South West and beyond in a single TV-style broadcast.

The project is still in beta, and I'll continue making small improvements based on testing and feedback. My focus is on reliability first, followed by presentation, while keeping the broadcast simple and easy to follow.

If you'd like to see it in action, I'd love for you to drop in, have a watch and let me know what you think. Feedback is always welcome as I continue to develop Q4QS Live into the best grassroots darts results service I can.

Tonight's stream will have tournaments from the Midlands, South West, South, South East and Wales.

Note: it only shows knockout games, not group games - scores should start to flow around 90 mins after the tournament start time. (First tournament starts 18.30 UK time)

🎯 Watch Q4QS Live on YouTube:
Darts Vidiprinter

South West Results Round-Up – Johnny Haines, Neil Meneer and Pete Hughes Among Tuesday's Winners

 

Tuesday night delivered another packed programme of ADC Vault 18 action across the South West, with strong fields, impressive averages and several familiar names continuing their excellent recent form.

From Faringdon and Evesham to Tiverton, Chard, Portland, Bristol and Cornwall, players battled for valuable Vault points as the race towards the regional finals continues.

Johnny Haines Continues His Excellent Season

One of the standout performances came at Faringdon Football Club, where Johnny Haines claimed another Vault 18 title.

Haines defeated Gary Court 3-1 in the final after another high-quality evening. Both players impressed throughout the event, with Gary Court recording a 96.97 average, while Haines produced excellent averages of 95.12, 92.02 and 85.08 on his way to the title.

Pete Hughes Too Strong In Evesham

At Bretforton Sports Club, Pete Hughes produced one of the performances of the night.

He defeated Callum Weaver 3-0 in the final and fired in superb averages of 96.97, 95.94 and 93.94 during an outstanding tournament.

American professional Danny Lauby also featured among the top averages, underlining the strength of the Evesham event.

Neil Meneer Wins Cornwall Showdown

The Indian Queens Working Men's Club hosted another strong Vault event.

Neil Meneer edged Gareth Griffiths 3-1 in the final after both players produced outstanding darts. Each recorded 96.97 averages, making this one of the highest-quality finals of the evening.

Luke Cottrell Triumphs In Tiverton

The Tiverton Vault attracted another competitive field.

Luke Cottrell came through to defeat Freddie Davey 3-2 in the final, while Andy Steed once again featured among the leading performers with another consistent evening.

Leighton Cox Wins In Chard

At The Choughs Hotel, Leighton Cox lifted the title after defeating Darren Herbert 3-1 in the final.

Leighton also posted the event's highest average of 95.94, rounding off an excellent night's work.

Matthew Reddy Claims Bristol Vault

The Bristol Vault at Bessellscotts saw Matthew Reddy defeat Justin Lobb in the final.

Although it was a smaller field, Reddy completed a perfect evening to take another Vault title and valuable ranking points.

Portland Produces Another Strong Event

At Portland Social Club, Matt Yarrow lifted the title with victory over James Hayes.

Meanwhile, Alfie Yarrow produced several excellent performances during the evening, including a highest average of 91.09.

DartAsylum Round Robin

The weekly DartAsylum HQ Under-70 Round Robin once again produced a competitive evening.

Tommy Sperring defeated James Wintle-McKay 4-2 in the final, while Collis Palmer topped the averages with an impressive 85.89.

South West Winners

🏆 Johnny Haines – Faringdon

🏆 Pete Hughes – Evesham

🏆 Neil Meneer – Indian Queens (Cornwall)

🏆 Luke Cottrell – Tiverton

🏆 Leighton Cox – Chard

🏆 Matthew Reddy – Bristol

🏆 Matt Yarrow – Portland

🏆 Tommy Sperring – DartAsylum HQ

🔥 Performance of the Day: Pete Hughes – Three 93+ averages on his way to the Evesham title.

Another superb evening highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with plenty of quality on show as the ADC Vault season continues to build towards its regional finals.

Bristol & South West's Most Improved Players - A Very Important Ranking

 

Winning tournaments will always grab the headlines, but it isn't the only way to measure progress.

One of my favourite features in the Q4QS rankings is the Improvement Report, which compares a player's last 50 recorded legs against their previous 50 legs. Rather than rewarding a single great night or one tournament victory, it highlights players who are genuinely raising their level over time.

In many ways, I think this tells a bigger story than a simple league table.

Every darts player goes through peaks and troughs. We all have evenings where nothing seems to go right, followed by weeks where everything suddenly clicks. That's completely normal. What matters is how you respond after those difficult spells.

Take Ethan Williams, who currently tops the latest Bristol & South West Improvement Rankings.

His numbers are remarkable. Ethan has increased his average from 47.12 over his previous 50 legs to 65.91 across his latest 50 legs – an improvement of 18.79 points, or almost 40%.

That doesn't necessarily mean Ethan has suddenly become a completely different player overnight. It may simply show someone who has worked through a difficult period, found confidence again, and is now producing the level he is capable of.

That is exactly why I enjoy this report so much.

Behind Ethan are several players who continue to move in the right direction, including Christopher Willcocks, Christopher Staples, Joshua Rees, George Freeman, Natalie Baxter, Benny Watkins and Jamie Davey. Each has shown significant improvement over their most recent performances, proving that consistent development often matters more than one-off results.

Improvement isn't always a straight line

It's important to remember that this isn't a permanent ranking.

Players who appear near the top this month may naturally drop back next month once those improved performances become part of their longer-term average. Equally, players who are currently outside the Top 50 may suddenly climb the list after putting together a few strong tournaments.

That's exactly how improvement works.

Nobody keeps getting better every single week forever. Even the best players experience dips in form. The difference is that they recover.

The players to watch

Rank	Player	Previous 50	Last 50	Improvement	Improve %
1	Ethan Williams	47.12	65.91	+18.79	39.88%
2	Christopher Willcocks	51.47	60.40	+8.93	17.35%
3	Christopher Staples	52.34	61.39	+9.05	17.29%
4	Joshua Rees	43.65	50.64	+6.99	16.01%
5	George Freeman	36.24	41.98	+5.74	15.84%
6	Natalie Baxter	48.57	56.19	+7.62	15.69%
7	Benny Watkins	55.22	63.70	+8.48	15.36%
8	Jamie Davey	52.52	60.20	+7.68	14.62%
9	Brooklyn Anthony	57.62	65.63	+8.01	13.90%
10	Cruz Morse	38.20	43.51	+5.31	13.90%
11	Beau Murton	48.88	55.38	+6.50	13.30%
12	Jenson Swift	43.95	49.77	+5.82	13.24%
13	Markk Valentino	48.13	54.39	+6.26	13.01%
14	Gavyn Griffiths	46.95	53.03	+6.08	12.95%
15	Jac Thomas	53.84	60.50	+6.66	12.37%
16	Kieran Thomas	52.83	59.23	+6.40	12.11%
17	Alfie Milroy	28.89	32.35	+3.46	11.98%
18	Logun Godbeer	59.58	66.42	+6.84	11.48%
19	James Pryer	50.15	55.79	+5.64	11.25%
20	Phil Bisset	53.23	59.21	+5.98	11.23%
21	Arnold Szasz	43.18	47.96	+4.78	11.07%
22	Steven Rees	69.26	76.67	+7.41	10.70%
23	Todd Marfell	55.88	61.80	+5.92	10.59%
24	Pec Parkinson	58.33	64.49	+6.16	10.56%
25	James Taviner	55.44	61.08	+5.64	10.17%
26	Kian Baker	41.01	45.08	+4.07	9.92%
27	Reece Harding	53.69	58.90	+5.21	9.70%
28	Harley Hunt	39.30	43.10	+3.80	9.67%
29	Joel Farrell-Humphreys	52.79	57.87	+5.08	9.62%
30	Edward Manley	70.18	76.91	+6.73	9.59%

For me, one of the most encouraging signs is seeing the same names appear in the Improvement Rankings again and again.

If a player can consistently remain inside the Top 50 Improvers, it usually suggests they are steadily developing their game rather than relying on occasional good nights. Those are often the players who quietly climb the Q4QS rankings over the course of a season.

This report isn't designed to replace the main rankings.

Instead, it complements them by answering a different question:

Who's getting better?

Whether you're chasing your first tournament win or trying to break into the top tier of South West darts, improvement is ultimately what matters.

Keep improving, and the results usually follow.

I'll continue updating the Q4QS Improvement Rankings throughout the season, and it'll be fascinating to see who keeps moving upwards as 2026 progresses.

Introducing the 2026 South West Vault Finals Order of Merit

Over the course of 2026 I'm going to be keeping track of a brand-new statistic – the South West Vault Finals Order of Merit.

The idea is simple. Instead of rewarding players for entering lots of tournaments, this table rewards those who consistently perform when it matters most: the knockout stages of the biggest Vault events across the South West.

Every Vault event held during 2026 will contribute towards the table, with players earning points based on how far they progress.

Points System

🏆 Winner – 5 points

🥈 Runner-up – 4 points

🥉 Semi-final – 3 points

Quarter-final – 2 points

Last 16 – 1 point

The aim is to recognise consistency in high-quality competitions. A player who regularly reaches quarter-finals and semi-finals could finish above someone who wins one event but doesn't feature again.

After the opening three Vault events (Vaults 15, 16 and 17), the standings are already taking shape.

Rank	Player	Points
1	Jamie Kay	8
=2	Andy Steed	7
=2	Josh McCarthy	7
4	Neil Meneer	6
=5	Danny Humphries	5
=5	Henry Cooper	5
=5	Ashton Brown	5

One of the early stories is Jamie Kay, who tops the table without winning a Vault. Two semi-final appearances and a quarter-final have rewarded consistency, while Josh McCarthy, Henry Cooper and Ashton Brown have all picked up maximum points by winning a Vault event.

As more Vault competitions take place during the year, I'll continue updating the table to see who really is the standout performer across the South West's premier local events.

It should make for an interesting race throughout the season. 

Monday 6 July Results Round-Up – Andy Steed, Johnny Haines and Rich Griffee Shine

 

Monday night's action produced another packed evening of grassroots darts across the South West, with ADC Vault 18 events once again attracting strong fields and some outstanding performances.

From Paignton, Barnstaple, Calne, Salisbury, Minehead and Didcot to the latest action in Evesham, players continued to produce impressive displays as the summer darts calendar gathers momentum.

Andy Steed Continues His Outstanding Form

Andy Steed's excellent run continued at Vault 18 in Paignton, where he defeated Luke Grantham 3-0 in the final.

Steed recorded a tournament-high 93.94 average on two occasions and never looked far from top gear throughout the evening. His consistency continues to make him one of the form players in the South West.

Johnny Haines Lifts The Didcot Title

Another player enjoying an excellent spell is Johnny Haines, who claimed the Didcot Vault 18 title.

Haines defeated Roger Crook 3-1 in the final after producing several excellent performances, including averages of 96.97 and 93.94. Another impressive evening adds to an already strong season.

Rich Griffee Wins In Calne

One of the strongest fields of the night assembled at the North Star Club, Calne.

Rich Griffee edged Samuel King 3-2 in an entertaining final, while Gary Hiscock produced two of the night's best individual averages with 93.94 and 91.09 before falling in the semi-finals. The quality on show demonstrated once again why the Calne Vault continues to attract some of the region's strongest players.

Kian Gover Takes Barnstaple Honours

In North Devon, Kian Gover lifted the Barnstaple Vault title with a 3-1 victory over Sam Chance.

Neil Ridd posted the highest average of the evening, but Gover's consistency throughout the knockout stages proved decisive as he secured another excellent tournament victory.

Danny Humphries Triumphs In Salisbury

At Stratford Social Club, Danny Humphries came through another competitive field to defeat Shoey Ayres 3-2 in the final.

Humphries topped the averages with a best of 90.18 and continued his recent good form with another impressive Vault title.

Minehead Produces Big Scoring

One of the biggest averages of the South West evening came at The Banckers Draught, Minehead, where David Farmer fired in a superb 107.36 average.

Although he didn't win the tournament, his scoring was one of the standout individual performances of the night, while Jack Walker claimed the title after defeating Taylor Foster in the final.

Evesham Delivers More Quality

The Bengeworth Vault again produced an excellent standard of darts.

Rhys Jackson defeated Pete Hughes in the final, but it was American professional Danny Lauby who grabbed the headlines statistically with a huge 107.36 average during the evening.

South West Winners

🏆 Andy Steed – Paignton

🏆 Johnny Haines – Didcot

🏆 Rich Griffee – Calne

🏆 Kian Gover – Barnstaple

🏆 Danny Humphries – Salisbury

🏆 Jack Walker – Minehead

🏆 Rhys Jackson – Evesham

Another superb evening of grassroots darts highlighted the depth of talent across the South West, with several familiar names continuing their excellent recent form ahead of another busy week of ADC competition.